UMAmi 005: November 2023

UMAmi

a monthly music zine via the OK Underground Music Archive

Inside this issue A Talk with Tyson Meade November’s playlist “Nowhere Inn” Review Keathley’s “Boots by my Boots” Review A Librarian’s Guide to The Clash “Space Opera” Review Oklahoma’s own Indigenous artists November’s music calendar And book/movie recs all about music Cover art courtesy the estate of Bevin Coker aka Bedrokan

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A Talk With: Tyson Meade This 2021 interview is from the MLS Special Collections & Research Dept (aka the folks that got the UMA party started):

MONTHLY COLLABORATIVE PLAYLIST NOVEMBER’S PROMPT:

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REVIEWS Review: “Nowhere Inn” - Jackalope I thought I was prepared for “Nowhere Inn.” Sure, there wasn’t a decent summary to be found that didn’t sound like the introduction to an episode of “Welcome to Night Vale,” but I chalked that up to it being a smidge niche.

It reminds me of watching “2001: A Space Odyssey,” because half the time I had no idea what was happening, but I was along for the ride and generally enjoying the view. The movie is grounded in pieces of reality but takes off quickly enough that it took me way longer than it probably should have to realize that we were not in Kansas anymore. Buckle up, because this is a surreal rollercoaster ride playing dress-up as a story of two friends making a concert documentary.

Review: “Boots by my Boots” - ZT Oklahoma-born Keathley has always let her emotions be her guide, diving into the joy, romance, and anxiety of life while finding humor and comfort in a universal nakedness.

She’s the master of her craft and spokesperson for the frazzled with an elegance and artfulness that is entirely unique.

Keathley’s newest track “Boots by my Boots” is emotionally vulnerable in a new and fresh way for the artist - it’s romantic. “Boots by my Boots” is the pinnacle of a cozy winter romance, a love that feels safe and warm in the face of an incoming storm. In this new track, Keathley describes a relationship with a fiery reverence, even for the little things - “I couldn’t dream of a sweeter fruit, your hair in the shower, your boots by my boots.”

It’s a line that both stands along Keathley’s past work, with a signature attention to detail, but it’s also a new direction for the artist lyrically, with a coating optimism.

This single naturally follows the Spring release of “Frostbite,” which details a vulnerability surrounding mental health - a mangled and tangled fogginess with snow-covered tracks, left in a labyrinth of trees and an impending freeze. “Boots by my Boots” follows as the next single, finding security despite the storm, a warmth in the presence of the freeze “When I’m walking through hell I got you by my side.”

A Librarian’s Guide to “The Clash” - Granny Anarchy I wasn't much of a Clash fan when I Started Being Punk. Of course, I am a Gen-X Granny Anarchy and came of age a short span of years after punk seared through the UK and US. I bought my own copy of The Sex Pistols' "Never Mind the Bollocks" in the early to mid 1980s (when I could wander into Hastings unsupervised) and never looked back.

I certainly appreciated The Clash, particularly their later work, which I was more familiar with (as were most in the US; I learned why upon reading books like the following.) I was just more of a Pistols person. It took me until adulthood to really get, get into more of The Clash. I have my son to thank for that!

So, I'm listening to "The Clash Essential Plus" while reading "The Clash on the Clash."

If you are interested in listening to The Clash and don't know where to begin, "Essential Plus" is a decent first step. It spans all the eras (minus "Cut the Crap," released in '85, but we don't speak of Cut the Crap. I'm serious. Go to the official Clash site theclash.com/discography/ - it's not even on there) and hits most of the highlights. However, I'd argue that it offers up some songs that could be better swapped for others to turn the ear of a casual fan into a more in-depth listener, especially for those who don't have access to the complete discography. Still, I'd say that listening to it right now has moved me from being a Pistols Person into being a bona fide Clash fan.

Unfortunately, the library doesn't have a DVD documentary to make a trifecta, but I have just checked out "London Town," in which Johnathan Rhys-Meyers plays Joe Strummer. Crossing my fingers I will enjoy it.

Pretty sure it has a killer soundtrack.

To read Granny Anarchy’s whole story!

“The Clash” materials available at the library Books

“The Clash : the only band that mattered” / Sean Egan.

“The Clash on The Clash : interviews and encounters” / edited by Sean Egan “We are the Clash : Reagan, Thatcher, and the last stand of a band that mattered” / Mark Andersen and Ralph Heibutzk

CDs

“The Clash” “Give 'em enough rope” “Sandinista!”

“Combat rock” “The Clash Essential Plus”

DVDs

“London town”

Review: “Space Opera”- Jackalope If you took the sly yet ridiculous humor of Douglas Adams or Terry Pratchett, spiked it with grungy glam rock, last night’s makeup, and DIY punk flair, stuck it in a blender and then garnished it with all the feels, then the concoction you end up with might be something like Catherynne Valente’s “Space Opera.”

The good news is that humans have reached a developmental point when aliens are willing to consider inviting us to be part of the greater universe. The bad news is that to be deemed officially sentient we have to place in a cosmic Eurovision-style competition, and if we come in last all life on earth will be completely wiped out. Aliens have already listened to all of our music and picked the band that they deemed the best option we had to offer. They just managed to pick the very last band we expected... well, what’s left of it.

The band’s journey is mixed in with flashbacks to different points in their respective and mutual pasts and descriptions of previous performances in the galactic competition. It digs down to the emotional marrow at times, but it also hits high notes with bonkers interstellar interactions.

I obsessed over this enough that I made a weird fanmix for it that probably makes little to no sense to anyone else, but I’ll share it with y’all anyway.

The sequel, perfectly titled Space Oddity, releases next May if you need one more reason to read this as soon as humanly possible. “weird fanmix” here

November feature Indigenous musical artists November is Native American Heritage Month, In celebration and in honor of all of the incredible Native artists, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite artists.

Warren Realrider (AKA Tick Suck) Realrider is a Pawnee/Crow sound artist based in Norman, OK. He created the “Tick Suck” performance project 7 years ago. His sound features elements of harsh noise, sound art, and indigenous music blended into unique compositions. His work was also featured in the documentary “Love and Fury” by Indigenous filmmaker Sterlin Harjo.”

Songs: “So and So’s Land,” “So and So’s Car”

Samantha Crain Samantha Crain is a Choctaw songwriter and musician from Shawnee who has won three Native American Music Awards. She contributed music to the exhibit "At the Edge of America" and composed the score for the film "Fancy Dance." She has toured with other musicians such as Gregory Allen Isakov, the Mountain Goats, and the Avett Brothers.

Songs: “Bloomsday, “Pastime,” and “Joey.”

Mike and Bone If you watched the hit series “Reservation Dogs,” then you’d recognize Pawnee hip-hop/rap duo Lil Mike and Funny Bone (also known as Mike and Bone). This duo is from Oklahoma City originally and has made a name for themselves as rappers and performers but also as motivational speakers, speaking to their past of homelessness, mental health issues, and discrimination, finding a passion for music through it all.

Songs: “Rain Dance,” “Frybread Snackin’,” and “One Ride”

Cherokee-led album- “Anvdvnelisgi” “Anvdvnelisgi” (Performers) is a project made entirely by Cherokee citizens based out of the Tulsa area from the mind of Cherokee filmmaker and creator Jeremy Charles and distributed by Horton Records.

The project was funded through the Commemoration Fund, established to correct social, political, and economic injustices.

Tracklist: Osdawidigalisda (Gon’ Be Alright) - Austin Markham Digaduhvsga (The Baker) Zebadiah Anvdvnelisgi (Performers) - IIA Judadatla Tsisqwa (Spotted Bird) - Kalyn Fay Gatlohiha (Cherokee Yodel) Agalisiga Aamaha Digasawosdi (Salty Tears) - Monica Taylor

Squasesdedi (Shelter Me) Travis Fite Hatsewa (Spill The Tea) - Desi and Cody Diyohsdi (Disconnect) - Aaron Hale Galvladi (Grey Skies) - Ken Pomeroy Uktena (Uktena) - Colby Luper Kuwa Detlukv (The Orchard) Medicine Horse Inage’i (In The Woods) - Kawnar & Cora Flute

Support Native artists - Oklahoma Fancy Dancers This November, Metro Library welcomes the Oklahoma Fancy Dancers, a group of powwow champions that form a professional and highly acclaimed Native American dance troupe. ory Oklahoma Fancy Dancers performances Nov. 4 at 2:00 pm at Belle Isle Library Nov. 5 at 2:00 pm at The Village Library Nov. 12 at 2:00 pm at Warr Acres Library

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89th Street 8911 N Western Ave (OKC) https://89thstreetokc.com Beer City Music Hall 1141 NW 2nd (OKC) https://beercitymusichall.com Blue Door 2805 N McKinley Ave (OKC) https://www.bluedoorokc.com Blue Note 2408 N Robinson Ave (OKC) https://okcbluenote.com Criterion 500 East Sheridan Ave (OKC) https://criterionokc.com Diamond Ballroom 8001 S Eastern Ave (OKC) https://diamondballroom.com Factory Obscura 25 NW 9th St (OKC) https://factoryobscura.com/ Grand Royale 1749 NW 16th St (OKC) https://www.instagram.com/grandroyaleokc Jones Assembly 901 W Sheridan(OKC) https://www.thejonesassembly.com Opolis 113 N Crawford Ave (Norman) https://www.opolis.org PONYBOY 423 NW 23rd St(OKC) https://www.ponyboyokc.com/ Resonant Head 400 SW 25th St STE A(OKC) https://www.resonanthead.com The Sanctuary 2828 NW 10th St (OKC) https://www.facebook.com/thesanctuaryok The Snug Lounge 2321 S Robinson Ave (OKC) https://tinyurl.com/28xrzaet/ 51st Street Speakeasy 1114 NW 51st Street (OKC) http://www.51stspeakeasy.com/ Tower Theatre 425 NW 23rd St(OKC) https://towertheatreokc.com Zoo Amphitheater 2101 NE 50th St(OKC) https://thezooamphitheatre.com/

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November CALENDAR

= All Ages

w/Kemper Temper, 01 The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choice $

WED

Heavytrip, and Chaff @ 89th St

02 Screaming Females w/ Rodeo Boys & Lip Critic @ 89th St $ THU Tiny Moving Parts w/World’s Greatest Dad, & Forever Came

Calling @ BCMH $ Open Mic Night w/Jarvix @ Factory Obscura

$

OU Jazz Jam @ Opolis $ Parker Mills & Rosie Tucker @ Resonant Head

$

03 Powerplant w/Primal Brain & Rockstar Nightclub @ 89th St $ FRI

Ben Brock & Johnny Woods @ The Blue Door

$

04 The Breath w/Deathro, Bad Anxiety, & Plushie @ 89th St $ SAT Durry w/Roe Kappa & Keathley & The Burning Bras @ BCMH $

Monte Montgomery @ The Blue Door $$ Red Dirt Rangers @ The Blue Note $ Kill ‘em All + NOT @ DB $ Public Serpents @ Grand Royale $ Madison Ryann Ward @ The Auditorium at the Douglass $ Harpy Hour w/Oklahannah @ Ponyboy Luna Luna & Lincka @ Resonant Head $ Compost Adjacent, Derrick Porter, & Delta Squeeze @ Resonator $

The Sanctuary’s New Space Debut Show w/ Exit Wound, Field Dressed, Money, Vanartax, Otis VCR, Discern, and Fungus @ The Sanctuary $

05 Nicotine Dolls @ 89th St $ SUN

The Walters w/Ron Gallo @ BCMH $ Vedo @ Tower Theatre

$

06 Alluvial w/Anomolist & Being Without @ 89th St $ MON

The Lighthouse and the Whaler @ Resonant Head

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07 Johnny Dynamite and the Bloodsuckers @ Opolis $ TUE

Greensky Bluegrass @ Tower Theatre

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08 Brujeria w/Pinata Protest & No/mas @ 89th St $ WED

Cupcakke @ BCMH $

09 Rose Funeral w/My Own Will & Homycide @ 89th St $ THU

Mia X Ally @ BCMH $ Robert Ellis @ The Blue Door $ Rittz @ DB $ Gossip @ Opolis $

10 The Congregation @89th St $ FRI

Des Rocs w/Starbenders & Christopher Shayne @ BCMH

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U.D.O. w/Samhain Saints, Grudge Finger, and Lucavi @ DB $ Vulture Feather @ Opolis $ ISHI, Swim Fan, and Coat @ Resonant Head

$

11 Shark Bite Showcase w/ Tar Creek, It Kills You, Burn the Throne, SAT Fighting Sleep, Arsonist, & Saving Seles @ 89th St $

Emo Karaoke ft. The Dom Telonges @ BCMH $

Mike McClure @ The Blue Note $ Wynonna Judd @ The Criterion $$ Empathy Test & Shed Club @ Opolis$ Tennis @ Tower Theatre $ Arcadian Wild w/Good Morning Bedlam & Jac 12 The Thompson @ BCMH $ SUN

Jim Lauderdale @ The Blue Door $$ JMSN, Nicole Miglis, & Ghost in the Arena @ Resonant Head $

14 Corb Lund w/Brandon Anderson @ BCMH $ TUE

Cattle Decapitation w/Immolation, Sanguisugabogg, and Castrator @ Diamond Ballroom $ Better than Ezra w/ Howie Day @ Jones Assembly $ Open Mic Night @ Opolis

15 Taking Meds w/Money, Public Opinion, & Squint @ 89th St $ WED

Clozee @ The Criterion $$

w/First Fragment, Summoning the Loch & 16 Inferi Dischordia @ 89th St $ THU

Runner @ Sun June w/Dyan @ BCMH $ Pierce Bettis @ The Blue Door $ Daikaiju w/Divine Calypso @ Grand Royale $ Psychic Baths @ Opolis $

17 Wolf Ugly Album Release w/Bee & The Hive, Cryhard, Wind FRI

Flowers, and Fraytus @ 89th St $

Jaret Ray Reddick w/Hunter Dale and the Tallboys @ BCMH $ Jesse Daniel @ The Blue Note $ Nia Mone @ Opolis $

Sky Hemenway, Daniel Mudliar, & Baileyboy @ Resonant Head $ - Album Release Show w/Magnet School 18 Traindodge & Jaw/Line @ 89th St $ SAT

William Beckman @ BCMH $ Kat Lock, Amethyst Michelle, & Liquid Girlfriend @ Opolis $

19 Phoneboy w/The Backfires @ 89th St $ SUN

Craig w/Sunsleep, Keep my Secrets, A Foreign 21 Jonny Affair, & Cicada @ 89th St $ TUE

Dead on Collision, Bar Tripp, Tar Creek, Polio, Jaw/Line, & Typhoid @ The Sanctuary $

22 Honey Revenge w/Pollyanna & Colorblind @ 89th St $ WED

Glare @ Resonant Head $

24 Princess Chelsea w/Kinneret @ 89th St $ FRI

Stinson Fuller @ Opolis $

25 Carson Jeffrey @ BCMH $ SAT

26 Free Throw w/Prince Daddy & The Hyena @ BCMH $ SUN

Open Mic @ Opolis

28 Suffocation & Incantation w/Skeletal Remains & TUE

Stabbing @ 89th St $

29 Weirder Wednesday @ Opolis $ WED

Hiss Golden Messenger @ BCMH $

30 Narrow Head, Modern Color, & Black Magnet @ Resonant THU

Head $

The Motet @ Tower Theatre $

AMA, Roadies Edition pg.13-15 What is your favorite book or movie related to music?

From: Emily

My favorite movie related to music would have to be “Gypsy 83.” The movie follows two young adult goths on a coming-of-age journey and has a great soundtrack, featuring bands such as Bauhaus and Claire Voyant. Choosing my favorite book is more difficult.

I really appreciated getting to read “Rock and Romanticism” by James Rovira (thank you, Interlibrary Loan) for its focus on how writers of the Romantic period (e.g., Mary Shelley, Lord Byron) influenced postpunk and goth music.

“The Goth Bible” by Mick Mercer holds a special place in my heart as well because it is now a sort of time capsule on 80s-00s goth subculture for those of us who didn't get to experience it. While not a book, old issues of Propaganda magazine also have the same effect for me.

From: Jackalope The first two things that popped into my head were Catherynne Valente’s “Space Opera”* and “Josie and the Pussycats” (2001) because I’ve been obsessed with both for years. Honorable mention goes to “Tonight You’re Mine” (2011), and my problematic fave would be “Help!” (1965). *Spac eO review pera Page 4

AMA continued...

Josie and the Pussycats DVD available at the library

From: Primal Opossum “Shoplifters of the World” is a really good movie I recently came across. It's basically about a group of friends mourning the smiths breakup. “The Last Days of Disco” is also great. it’s about exactly what it’s called. my favorite documentaries so far are “Punk the Capitol” a history of the punk subculture, “The Go-Go's” - history of the go-go's, and “The Punk Singer” - about Kathleen Hanna and the history of the riot grrrl movement.

Shoplifters of the World DVD available at the library

From: Granny Anarchy One of my all-time faves, which I rewatch regularly, is "Velvet Goldmine."

Johnathan Rhys Meyers plays a fictionalized Bowie-esque persona, Ewan MacGregor is a blend of Iggy Pop and Lou Reed, and Christian Bale is an everyman who rubs shoulders with them. Members of Placebo and Spacehog share the screen with other familiar faces and there's a glam soundtrack. It's richly melancholy and satirically stunning.

Another fave is the campily imprecise but still rockin' "CBGB," with Alan Rickman and Rupert Grint as Hilly Kristal and Cheetah Chrome of the Dead Boys. The real Cheetah makes a cameo, and the music and attitude are incredible.

Empire Records DVD available at the library

Velvet Goldmine soundtrack available at the library

I quote the quirky for its time "Empire Records" and - though it's not an accurate movie it was a great influence on me - "Sid & Nancy" to this day.

“Granny Anarchy” continued...

Sid & Nancy DVD available at the library

From: Granny Anarchy (continued) The Runaways DVD avalable at the library

...And I'm gonna have to include "The Runaways," which was pretty faithful to the book "Neon Angel" by former Runaway Cherie Currie. I also quite liked the stark but sonic "Control," about Joy Division's Ian Curtis. See also the prescient "Ladies & Gentlemen the Fabulous Stains."

Also watched...

1991: The Year "1991: The Year Punk Broke," "24 Hour Party People," (movie abt Punk Broke DVD Manchester scene) available at the "Brian Eno: The Man Who Fell to Earth," library "Closure," (NIN Self Destruct tour doc) "D.O.A.," "DIG," (Brian Jonestown Massacre & Dandy Warhols) "Golden," (Failure doc) "Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax!," "Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten," "Looking for Johnny," (doc on Johnny Thunders, NY The Decline of Dolls) Western "Oil Capital Underground," (doc on scene in Tulsa) Civilization DVD "Punk: Attitude," is available at "Stiv: No Compromise No Regrets," the library "The Cure: Play Out," "The Decline of Western Civilization," The Fearless "The Fearless Freaks," (Flaming Lips) Freaks DVD is "The Filth and the Fury," available at the "The Punk Rock Movie," library "The Sparks Brothers," "Upside Down: The Creation Records Story."

Please Kill Me Book/eBook is available at the library

I haven't read enough books. Of the ones still in print, I refer back to "Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk" by Legs McNeil and "Rotten: No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs" by John Lydon the most, but there are a few on my wish list I do not have yet.

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